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A former UN Consultant and International Relations Expert, Prof. Baffuor Agyemang-Duah, has stated that Africa is being denied representation on the UN Security Council because the five world superpowers want to consolidate absolute power on the council and are unwilling to allow any other force to join

Jeremy Cordeaux returns to the garage for the Court of Public Opinion with sharp takes on daylight saving health risks, inflation, rising energy prices, crime surges in Victoria, AI job losses, and childcare controversies. He reacts to Trump’s fiery UN speech, Anthony Albanese’s UN ambitions, Benjamin Netanyahu’s warnings on Hamas, and Australia’s climate policy. Jeremy also reflects on falling childhood vaccination rates, historic events of September 30, and the enduring debate over law and order, cost of living, and global politics. Topics discussed; Tribute to fallen police officers on National Memorial Day Health dangers of daylight saving time Inflation creeping up and electricity costs soaring 24% Gold and silver prices rising AI threatening 13% of jobs (ANZ report) Recent Telstra triple-0 outages Aldi remains Australia’s cheapest supermarket Rising crime rates in Victoria (car thefts, aggravated burglaries) Childcare closures and the “mum vs workforce” debate Trump’s UN speech: climate change, immigration, UN criticism Albanese revives Australia’s UN Security Council bid Netanyahu’s UN speech on Hamas and Palestine Concerns over falling childhood vaccination rates Historic anniversaries: The Flintstones, Munich Treaty, Boeing 747, Pinewood Studios, Robinson Crusoe, gun buyback scheme, etc. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear programme look set to be reintroduced after the failure of a last-ditch diplomatic push to delay them. Iran's president has strongly criticised the US and other UN Security Council members for blocking Russia and China's efforts. Also: Democrats have released a new batch of files relating to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein, human rights experts warn that Russia's strategy of repression is spreading to other countries, and the passenger train celebrates its 200th birthday.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

This week on Battleground, Saul David and Roger Moorhouse dissect a week of Russian provocation and a dramatic political shift from the US President. Is Putin's aggressive brinkmanship about to backfire? After three MiG-31 jets violated Estonian airspace and a major drone incursion grounded flights at Copenhagen Airport, NATO allies are drawing a line in the sand. The hosts break down the fallout from Estonia invoking Article 4, the emergency UN Security Council session, and the stark pledge from the Polish foreign minister to shoot down future invaders of NATO skies. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump executes a stunning U-turn, branding Russia a 'paper tiger' and urging Ukraine to reclaim all its lost territory—a complete reversal of his previous calls for territorial concession. Also in this episode: Kremlin Nepotism: We examine reports that an increasingly paranoid Putin has appointed his cousin, Anna Tsivileva, as a deputy defence minister to root out corruption and disloyalty in the defence ministry. Nuclear Sabre-Rattling: Putin attempts to "throw Trump a bone" with a conditional offer to adhere to the New START treaty for one year following its 2026 expiry. Listeners' Questions: We tackle your queries on: the West's slow adoption of drone warfare lessons; the long-term demographic fallout of the war on both Russia and Ukraine: and more. Join us as we analyse the week's most dangerous escalations and what they mean for the future of the conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

News Worthy Friday: In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea unpacks the Albanese Government’s response to Donald Trump’s 100% tariff on pharmaceutical imports and how they plan to protect Australia’s PBS. Plus, Penny Wong’s doomsday warning to the UN Security Council over future nuclear weapons powered by AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered his first leader's speech to the United Nations General Assembly, promoting Australia as a significant middle power. He's used the speech to push for more global co-operation on tackling the climate crisis, and peacekeeping efforts. And he's also pushing for Australia to co-host the next COP climate summit in 2026, and hold a seat on the UN Security Council.

Little old Australia wants a seat on the world’s most powerful body - the United Nations Security Council. Also in today’s headlines: drama at Premier Investments and stationery powerhouse Smiggle, with billionaire Solomon Lew ripping in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this bulletin, the Prime Minister bids for Australia to have a seat on the UN Security Council, a grieving mother urges global leaders to follow Australia's child social media ban. And in rugby league, Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy says returning halfback Jahrome Hughes' teammates will protect him from harm.

Friday 26 September 2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pushes for Australia to be part of the UN Security Council and emphasises the need for climate change action in his inaugural speech to the United Nations. And more, including: An internal investigation by Premier Investments allegedly uncovers a culture of serious misconduct, ranging from absenteeism to potential bribery. Macquarie to pay $321 million to investors. The May 3 federal election finally concludes Elon Musk’s X takes a big swipe at social media bans. Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, can ChatGPT save your household budget? Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode: Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk's killing. Activist flotilla seeking to break the Israeli blockade of Gaza says drones attacked its boats. A leading autism group says claims about Tylenol do not match research. Claudia Cardinale, star of '8½' and 'The Leopard,' dies at 87. UN Security Council meeting on Gaza highlights growing isolation of US on Mideast conflict. Trump says he now believes Ukraine can win back all territory lost to Russia with NATO's help. Trump in speech to UN says world body 'not even coming close to living up' to its potential. 'Everything’s frozen for you': Stopped on the street by NYC police, France's Macron calls ... Trump. How a SIM farm like the one found by Secret Service near the UN threatens telecom networks. Man who represented himself is found guilty of trying to assassinate Trump at Florida golf course. Trump cancels White House meeting with Schumer and Jeffries despite risk of a government shutdown. DeSantis eyes land in downtown Miami for Trump presidential library. Bobby Cain, a member of the Clinton 12 who helped integrate Tennessee high schools in 1956, has died. Georgia inmate gets 80 years for making bombs, mailing them to US courthouse, Justice Department. Missouri woman gets more than 4 years in prison for trying to sell off Elvis Presley's Graceland. Defense tells judge Sean 'Diddy' Combs has served enough time behind bars. US stocks slip as Wall Street's relentless rally takes a pause. The Bronx Bombers are postseason bound again, the Guardians overcome a double-digit deficit in the AL Central, MLB approves robot umpiring for next season, an NFC East team benches a Super Bowl-winning quarterback, a star college QB needs surgery and a longtime college football coach is fired. Nadal alerts about fake videos of him offering financial advice. Iran starts rebuilding missile sites hit by Israel, but experts say a key component is missing. Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and southern China after causing deaths in Taiwan and Philippines. Israel destroys evacuated health center in Gaza City, medics say. Danish police investigate after drones flew over Copenhagen Airport for hours. NATO warns Russia it will use all means to defend against airspace breaches after Estonia incursions. —The Associated Press About this program Host Terry Lipshetz is managing editor of the national newsroom for Lee Enterprises. Besides producing the daily Hot off the Wire news podcast, Terry conducts periodic interviews for this Behind the Headlines program, co-hosts the Streamed & Screened movies and television program and is the former producer of Across the Sky, a podcast dedicated to weather and climate. Theme music The News Tonight, used under license from Soundstripe. YouTube clearance: ZR2MOTROGI4XAHRX

Day 1,308.Today, amid more violations of European airspace by Moscow, we assess the reactions of NATO, including extraordinary remarks by the Polish deputy prime minister at the UN Security Council. Then – in a world first – we interview a Ukrainian woman whose stolen daughter has been adopted in Russia by one of Vladimir Putin's allies. She tells us about her fight to bring her back.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Reporter and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.With thanks to the Emile Foundation. @emile_fondation on X.JOIN US FOR 'UKRAINE: THE LATEST' LIVE, IN-PERSON:Join us for an in-person discussion and Q&A at the distinguished Honourable Artillery Company in London on 22nd October starting at 7pm.Our panel includes General Sir Richard Barrons, former head of UK Joint Forces Command and latterly one of the authors of Britain's Strategic Defence Review, and Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at the Chatham House think tank.Tickets are open to everybody and can be purchased at: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainelive Content referenced:Francis's Video Dispatch on Russian Interference in Moldova:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZC5FvDt-u0Revealed: Putin's Secret Plan to Hack Moldova's Pivotal Election (Bloomberg):https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-22/moldova-elections-russia-s-plan-to-hack-the-vote?srnd=undefined The tiny Swedish island regiment tasked with protecting Europe from Russia (Venetia's Dispatch on Gotland):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/06/17/the-tiny-swedish-island-regiment-tasked-protecting-europe/ Britain will ‘confront' Russian fighter jets (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/22/britain-will-confront-russian-fighter-jets/ Estonia open to hosting British nuclear-capable fighter jets (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/23/estonia-open-to-hosting-british-nuclear-weapons/ Russia presses global aviation gathering to ease sanctions over safety concerns (Reuters):https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/russia-asks-un-aviation-agency-icao-ease-sanctions-over-safety-concerns-2025-09-22/ Missing Ukrainian child traced to Putin allyhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-67488646SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a milestone for the region. After years of being the exceptions, several western countries have joined more than 140 others in recognising Palestine as a state. French President Emmanuel Macron made his country's declaration on Monday at the French-Saudi summit at UNGA to revive the long defunct two-state solution. The same position was declared by the UK a day earlier. Both are permanent UN Security Council members. It has come full circle within the halls of the United Nations, where almost 80 years ago the General Assembly decided it would divide historic Palestine and create the state of Israel. Ever since, Palestine has been striving for its place in the world. This could be the long-awaited catalyst for Palestinian self-determination, but with Israel's continuing war on Gaza and its vow to annex the occupied West Bank, how can statehood become a reality? In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, guest host Ban Barkawi follows the journey of Palestine at the UN from division to recognition, and asks whether that will change anything. She speaks to Riyad Mansour, permanent observer of Palestine to the United Nations, and to Saul Takahashi, visiting professor in legal studies at NYU Abu Dhabi.

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports on Middle East debate at the U.N.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya, as President Cyril Ramaphosa calls for sweeping reforms at the United Nations. With South Africa chairing the G20 and heading into the 80th UN General Assembly, Ramaphosa says the UN is no longer fit for purpose — warning that outdated structures, veto power, and narrow national interests are blocking global progress on peace, climate action, poverty, and human rights. His sharpest criticism is aimed at the UN Security Council, where the same five permanent members still dominate decision-making. Ramaphosa argues it’s time for the Global South to have a real seat at the table. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Day 1,307.Today, as the UN Security Council debates Russia's latest airspace violations, we ask why Estonia held fire – unlike Turkey in 2015 – before hearing frontline perspectives from Ukrainian soldiers with The Kyiv Independent's Francis Farrell, and exploring Russia's answer to the Eurovision Song Contest.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Executive Editor for Audio). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Francis Farrell (Report, The Kyiv Independent). @francisjfarrell on X.JOIN US FOR 'UKRAINE: THE LATEST' LIVE, IN-PERSON:Join us for an in-person discussion and Q&A at the distinguished Honourable Artillery Company in London on 22nd October starting at 7pm.Our panel includes General Sir Richard Barrons, former head of UK Joint Forces Command and latterly one of the authors of Britain's Strategic Defence Review, and Orysia Lutsevych, head of the Ukraine Forum at the Chatham House think tank.Tickets are open to everybody and can be purchased at: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainelive Content referenced:Francis Farrell's reporting at The Kyiv Independent:https://kyivindependent.com/author/francis-farrell/ Intervision: Putin's rival to Eurovision (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/20/intervision-putins-version-of-eurovision/ Putin prepares to tax Russia's rich as war chest runs dry (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2025/09/19/putin-prepares-tax-russias-rich-war-chest-runs-dry/ EU brings forward Russian gas ban after pressure from Trump (Joe Barnes in The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/09/19/eu-brings-forward-russian-gas-ban-after-pressure-from-trump/ SIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.NOW AVAILABLE IN NEW LANGUAGES:The Telegraph has launched translated versions of Ukraine: The Latest in Ukrainian and Russian, making its reporting accessible to audiences on both sides of the battle lines and across the wider region, including Central Asia and the Caucasus. Just search Україна: Останні Новини (Ukr) and Украина: Последние Новости (Ru) on your on your preferred podcast app to find them. Listen here: https://linktr.ee/ukrainethelatest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Donald Trump joins federal health officials to announce that pain reliever acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, used by pregnant women, is linked to rising cases of autism, and that the drug Leucovorin is a potential treatment for autism; Disney says late night host Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the air on ABC, less than a week after his show was suspended over Kimmel's comments on the Trump Administration reaction to the murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk; White House says President Trump has every right to voice his frustration that his political opponents who brought criminal charges against him, including NY Attorney General Letitia James, have not yet been charged with crimes themselves; leaders of France & Great Britain announce recognition of Palestine as an independent country as they criticize how Israel has conducted the war against Hamas in Gaza. Israel's Ambassador to the UN calls the recognition 'theater' 'detached from reality'; new U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks at the UN Security Council for the first time, condemning Russia for sending its fighter planes over Estonian airspace; NASA announces the newest class of astronaut candidates who could one day fly on missions to the moon and Mars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The US government has, six times now, unilaterally vetoed resolutions in the UN Security Council that called for peace and a ceasefire in Gaza. Meanwhile, a United Nations commission stated conclusively that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people, with the full support of the United States, under both Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Ben Norton reports. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thjVQp9wafs Topics 0:00 US vetoes 6 UN Gaza resolutions 1:24 China calls for peace 2:04 Israel creates famine in Gaza 3:29 UN commission report on Israeli genocide 4:15 Legal definition of genocide 6:06 UN inquiry on genocide in Gaza 7:37 USA sells weapons to Israel 9:06 Genocide experts' opinion 9:50 ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu 10:43 ICJ case against Israel 11:36 Trump's plan to take over Gaza 13:26 US & Israel want "real estate bonanza" 14:11 Colonialism 15:28 Trump withdraws US from UN bodies 18:46 US imperialism vs the world 21:12 Outro

The United States has, for the sixth time since the start of the war in Gaza, vetoed a draft resolution at the UN Security Council demanding an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. The US said that the resolution failed to recognise Israel's right to defend itself as well as condemn Hamas. Also: President Trump floats the idea of removing broadcasting licences from US networks that show programmes which criticise him; the "mileage clock" inside a rat's brain which could help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease; the former tennis champion, Björn Borg, on how he is battling cancer like a Wimbledon final; and Intervision is Russia's answer to the Eurovision Song Contest but is it entertainment or propaganda for President Putin?The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

Vincent Durac, Associate Professor in Middle East Politics at University College Dublin, assesses the ceasefire resolution which has, again, been vetoed by the US, who said that the text did not go far enough in condemning Hamas.

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council draft resolution that would have demanded Israel immediately lift all restrictions on humanitarian access and delivery in Gaza.

China proposed on Wednesday the creation of an international alliance to formulate new measures to crack down on telecommunication and cyberspace fraud, saying that such transnational crimes call for an innovative combat approach.中国于周三提议成立国际联盟，制定打击电信网络诈骗的新举措。中方表示，此类跨国犯罪需要创新的打击方式。Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong made the proposal during the opening ceremony of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province.中国公安部部长王小洪在江苏省连云港市举行的全球公共安全合作论坛开幕式上提出了这一倡议。The annual event, which was launched in 2015 as the Lianyungang Forum, brings together officials and experts from various countries to address global public security challenges.该活动每年举办一次，2015年以“连云港论坛”之名启动，旨在汇聚各国官员与专家，共同应对全球公共安全挑战。China's proposal for an alliance against telecom fraud came along with a series of steps it has vowed to take in the coming year to enhance international cooperation on public security.中国在提议成立反电信诈骗联盟的同时，还承诺未来一年将采取一系列举措，加强公共安全领域的国际合作。Over the past year, China joined international efforts to crack down on illicit drugs and telecom and online fraud, Wang said, noting that China also trained more than 3,000 law enforcement officers from various countries and dispatched police advisory teams to Southeast Asia, the South Pacific, Africa and Latin America.王小洪表示，过去一年，中国参与了打击非法毒品及电信网络诈骗的国际行动，为各国培训了3000余名执法人员，并向东南亚、南太平洋、非洲和拉丁美洲地区派遣了警务顾问组。Over the next one year, China will train another 3,000 law enforcement officers from various countries and continue to send advisory teams to countries that have the need, he added.他补充道，未来一年，中国将再为各国培训3000名执法人员，并继续向有需求的国家派遣顾问组。Wang reaffirmed China's support for the United Nations' peacekeeping missions, saying that the country will provide financial support for training UN peacekeepers.王小洪重申中国对联合国维和行动的支持，称中国将为联合国维和人员培训提供资金支持。China is the second-largest contributor to the UN peacekeeping budget, and has deployed more peacekeepers than any other permanent member of the UN Security Council.中国是联合国维和预算的第二大出资国，派遣的维和人员数量超过联合国安理会其他常任理事国。Jean-Pierre Lacroix, UN undersecretary-general for peace operations, urged member states “to pay their assessed contribution in full and on time”. Hailing China as “a steadfast partner of the UN”, he said that the nation's support for UN peacekeeping “is a clear reflection of its commitment to international peace and security”.联合国主管维和行动副秘书长让-皮埃尔·拉克鲁瓦敦促成员国“足额、按时缴纳分摊的维和费用”。他称赞中国是“联合国坚定的合作伙伴”，并表示中国对联合国维和行动的支持“充分体现了其对国际和平与安全的承诺”。Public Security Minister Wang said that destabilizing factors and uncertainties are increasing worldwide, and global public security “is faced with unprecedented challenges and diverse dangers”.公安部部长王小洪表示，当前全球不稳定因素和不确定性增多，全球公共安全“面临前所未有的挑战和多样的危险”。He called for upholding sovereign equality, the international rule of law, multilateralism, and a people-and action-oriented approach to make global security governance more equitable and efficient.他呼吁坚持主权平等、国际法治、多边主义，秉持以人民为中心、行动导向的理念，推动全球安全治理更加公平高效。Speaking on counternarcotics, Wang said that China has fulfilled its international duties to combat synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals, and it has provided assistance to countries facing fentanyl and other synthetic opioid abuse crises.在禁毒问题上，王小洪指出，中国已履行打击合成毒品及易制毒化学品的国际义务，并向面临芬太尼及其他合成阿片类物质滥用危机的国家提供了援助。“We must follow the principle of shared responsibility and comprehensive balance to address the issue of illicit drugs, work hard to reduce the demand for illicit drugs, and engage actively in effective international cooperation,” he said.他表示：“我们必须坚持责任共担、综合平衡原则，解决非法毒品问题，努力减少毒品需求，并积极开展有效的国际合作。”Wednesday's opening ceremony followed a subforum on international counterterrorism cooperation, where participants emphasized the need for new measures, as terrorist groups exploit emerging technologies.周三的开幕式之前，还举办了国际反恐合作分论坛。与会者强调，由于恐怖组织利用新兴技术，因此需要制定新的应对措施。The fruits of the latest round of technological revolution are being abused by terrorist groups, said Chen Zhimin, chairman of the China Association for Friendship.中国人民对外友好协会会长陈至民表示，最新一轮科技革命的成果正被恐怖组织滥用。Many developing countries and those on the front line of combating terrorism lack digital infrastructure, talent and investment to cope with new threats, Chen said, adding that more resources should be channeled to them.陈至民指出，许多发展中国家及处于反恐一线的国家，缺乏应对新威胁所需的数字基础设施、人才和投资，应向这些国家投入更多资源。Zhang Lixun, Party secretary of the China People's Police University, said that priorities should be given to tackling “digital terrorism”. He also called for stronger international cooperation to spur economic growth in developing countries, improve livelihoods, and reduce the risks of radicalization.中国人民警察大学党委书记张利兴表示，应将打击“数字恐怖主义”列为优先任务。他还呼吁加强国际合作，推动发展中国家经济增长、改善民生，降低极端化风险。international anti-fraud alliance .国际反诈骗联盟/ˌɪntəˈnæʃnəl ˌænti-ˈfrɔːd əˈlaɪəns/law enforcement officersn.执法人员/lɔː ɪnˈfɔːsmənt ˈɒfɪsəz/

Yet again, the US blocks a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. It's the sixth time Washington has used its veto power since October 2023. Where does this leave the UN's relevance in the war? And what are the options for international action? In this episode: William Lawrence - Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at American University. Ardi Imseis - Associate Professor of Law at Queen’s University and a former UN legal officer. Xavier Abu Eid - Political scientist and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Today I am extremely grateful to Ardi Imseis and Chris Gunness for joining me for an urgent discussion of Israel's accelerated genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank.  These eminent international human rights scholars discuss Israel's longstanding violations of international law and the complicity of the US. We also discuss at length the responsibility of states to immediately halt their direct and indirect support for the genocide. Our conversation includes an in-depth discussion of the UN, and both the usefulness and shortcomings of international law. We end with a call to international civil society to use the information, rules, and judgments of law to do what too many states fail to do—protect the rights and lives of Palestinians and bring forth justice.Dr. Ardi Imseis is Associate Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, Queen's University. He is author of The United Nations and the Question of Palestine: Rule by Law and the Structure of International Legal Subalternity (Cambridge University Press 2023). In 2019 he was named by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to serve as a Member of the UN commission of inquiry into the civil war in Yemen. He has served as legal counsel before the International Court of Justice, including the Court's groundbreaking 2024 opinion on Legal Consequences arising from the policies and practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem. Between 2002 and 2014, he served in senior legal and policy capacities in the Middle East with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He has provided expert testimony in his personal capacity before various high-level bodies, including the UN Security Council, the UN Human Rights Council, and the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Professor Imseis's scholarship has appeared in a wide array of international journals, and he is former Editor-in-Chief of the Palestine Yearbook of International Law (Brill; 2008-2019) and Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and Human Rights Fellow, Columbia Law School. Professor Imseis holds a Ph.D. (Cambridge), an LL.M. (Columbia), LL.B. (Dalhousie), and B.A. (Hons.) (Toronto). He appears today in his personal capacity.Chris Gunness covered the 1988 democracy uprising for the BBC in what was then Burma. After a 23-year career at the BBC, he joined the United Nations as Director of Strategic Communications and Advocacy in the Middle East. In 2019 he left the UN and returned to London. He founded the Myanmar Accountability Project (MAP) in 2021.

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A UN commission investigating the Gaza war has concluded that Israel is committing genocide, adding its voice to growing international concern from legal scholars and human rights organisations.It doesn't have the force of a court or the UN Security Council. But as a commission of eminent legal experts, its findings carry significant moral weight.Arab Barghouthi is the son of Marwan Barghouthi, who is perhaps the most popular Palestinian leader in the occupied territories. He has been in jail for two decades after refusing to take part in the legal process that ultimately convicted him of being involved in attacks that led to the deaths of five people. He denied involvement.In the podcast Arab Barghouthi makes claims about his father's alleged mistreatment in prison. The Israeli prison service has previously responded to these allegations by saying that they have been examined in court which concluded that there had been no violation of the law by the Israeli Prison Service. It also said that all detainees have the right to file a complaint that will be fully examined by official authorities.Israel's Foreign Ministry has categorically rejected the UN commission's report calling it "distorted and false". Israel has always strenuously denied all claims of genocide, ethnic cleansing and apartheid in relation to the Palestinian people.

Since late August, the Trump administration has sent a flotilla of U.S. warships to the southern Caribbean, in the largest naval display in the region in decades. On September 2, a U.S. drone strike sank a small boat near the Venezuelan coast, killing as many as eleven civilians. Administration officials allege the vessel carried cocaine, but have presented no evidence. In this WOLA Podcast episode, Adam Isacson speaks with Laura Dib, Director for Venezuela, and John Walsh, Director for Drug Policy and the Andes, about the shockwaves from this escalation, both region-wide and especially in Venezuela. An Extreme New Military Stance: Seven warships and up to 7,000 personnel now patrol Caribbean waters near Venezuela. A lethal strike on September 2 marks, as Walsh calls it, “a radical departure” from decades of U.S. maritime drug-interdiction practice. Serious Legal and Human-Rights Implications: U.S. law authorizes interdiction of illegal drugs, not summary execution. “There's a word in English for an act like this,” Walsh warns. “That word is murder.” International law allows the use of force only in self-defense or with the approval of the UN Security Council—neither applies. U.S. law and policy, too, prohibit the use of lethal force on civilians without a self-defense justification. That is so even if those civilians are labeled “terrorists,” if there is no link to the September 11, 2001 attacks, and no explicit congressional authorization for the use of force. The Venezuela Context: After fraudulent July 2024 elections, Nicolás Maduro governs without legitimacy, with widespread persecution and what Dib calls “reasons to believe that crimes against humanity have been committed.” There is also a clear connection between large-scale corruption and the complex humanitarian emergency in which the country is immersed. Criminal economies flourish in a regime of state-embedded drug trafficking, but Venezuela is not the busiest route for U.S.-bound cocaine. The Reality of the U.S. Drug Overdose Crisis: The U.S. overdose emergency is driven by fentanyl and other opioids “that come almost entirely through Mexico,” Walsh notes, “with zero to do with anything in the Caribbean.” At least as of 2022, 80 percent of cocaine also transits the Pacific route via Central America and Mexico, not the Caribbean. U.S. Political Calculations: Trump administration officials boast of the strike and hint at more. They frame Venezuela as a “narco-terror” threat while simultaneously maintaining oil licenses, cooperating on deportations, and even meeting with Maduro earlier this year. Walsh warns the move feeds a domestic narrative of an “invasion” of migrants and organized crime groups to justify domestic use of emergency powers. Regional and Global Fallout: Some Latin American governments show “striking silence,” Dib observes, torn between defending sovereignty and condemning Maduro's abuses. The OAS and UN have issued only mild calls for de-escalation, reflecting both U.S. pressure and Venezuela's authoritarian reality. Both guests outline alternatives: Cut the Financial Lifelines: Dib calls for re-establishing the Justice Department's Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Initiative to seize billions in stolen Venezuelan assets. The U.S. government should coordinate more closely with Europe and Latin America to track the proceeds of corruption and undermine the economic pillar of support for authoritarian governments with connections to illicit economies. Support Civil Society and Rule of Law: It is urgent to restore programming previously administered by USAID that sustains independent journalism and human-rights groups now operating under threat, and to use universal-jurisdiction statutes to prosecute Venezuelan officials responsible for torture or other grave abuses. Address U.S. Drug Demand at Home: Expand and strengthen harm-reduction and treatment—naloxone distribution, methadone access—that have begun to lower overdose deaths. Reject the false promise of militarized interdiction that decades of evidence show to be ineffective and costly. As Isacson sums up, “From overdose prevention to supporting civil society in Venezuela to curbing illicit financial flows…the administration is taking key tools out of its toolbox” while swinging a military sledgehammer. Other resources from WOLA: September 8 - Q&A: Tension between Venezuela and the United States: between truth and theater September 3 - Lethal U.S. military strike on alleged drug traffickers sets a dangerous precedent in the “war on drugs” August 14 - One year since the presidential election of July 28, 2024: the Venezuelan crisis August 13 - Five Reasons Why Trump's Anti-Cartel Military Plan Will Fail

International condemnation at the UN Security Council for Israel's attack on Qatar. Qatari prime minister meets US President Donald Trump ahead of a regional summit in Doha. What can Gulf states do? And how much has Israel's attack damaged the US? In this episode: Muhanad Seloom, Assistant Professor, Critical Security Studies, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Omar Rahman, Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs. Chris Hedges, Former Middle East Bureau Chief, The New York Times. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: The manhunt is on for Charlie Kirk's killer, as investigators release new clues about the suspect behind the attack. The UN Security Council is set to meet after Poland says Russian drones violated its airspace, sparking fresh fears of escalation. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacks his ambassador to Washington after newly uncovered emails reveal ties to Jeffrey Epstein. And in today's Back of the Brief—an update on the Hyundai raid in Georgia, where President Trump floated an unusual plan for the detained South Korean workers. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief CBDistillery: Visit https://CBDistillery.com and use promo code PDB for 25% off your entire order!BRUNT Workwear: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code PDB at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/PDB #BruntpodLean: Visit https://TakeLean.com & use code PDB for 20% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Does Matt Bair have the deepest voice at WIBC? Kirk assassin suspect being tracked. UN Security Council meets after Russian drone attack on Poland. Indiana democrats cheer the assassination of Charlie Kirk. A midshipman was shot Thursday at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. IU Students hold prayer vigil for Charlie Kirk. Ilhan Omar: Republicans ‘Don’t Mind’ Kamala Harris Getting Killed, That’s Why Trump Cancelled Her Secret Service. Vintage King Cobras for sale. Notice that there was no violence after Kirk's assassination. Trump: Kirk assassin in custody. "Russian" drones over Poland. Will Skydance buy CNN?. Trump made announcement of Kirk suspect in custody on Fox and Friends. Who feathered their hair the best? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Officials announce arrest of suspect in assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk; UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Russian drone incursions in Poland; UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly to support 2-state solution to establish Palestinian state; Trump's AI Action Plan raises concerns over China's surveillance network, privacy in US;  Trump sending National Guard to Memphis over crime, despite 25-year low crime rate The post UN Security Council meets over Russia drones in Poland; UN General Assembly votes to support 2-state solution for Palestinian state – September 12, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The remains of 30 Chinese volunteer soldiers who fell in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea have returned from South Korea, marking the 12th repatriation under a bilateral handover agreement (01:09). The UN Security Council has condemned Israel's strike on Doha, voicing its support for Qatar and the country's vital role in mediation amid the Gaza conflict (21:31). China says its government debt remains manageable, with the country's fiscal policy having ample room for future action (38:01).

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Poland map by Burmesedays, amendments and translation by Globe-trotter and Alexander Tsirlin   Poland consulting NATO after Russian drones incursion, as US lawmakers call for sanctions on Russia; Congressmember Huffman discusses Trump authoritarianism and possible budget shut-down; Common Cause opposes gerrymandering but sees reason for California redistricting plan; Arab countries blast Israel attack on Doha at UN Security Council meeting on airstrikes; Religious leaders urge SF Supervisors to approve resolution to end death penalty in California; Democracy is failing worldwide, according to “Global State of Democracy 2025” report The post Poland consulting NATO after Russian drone incursion; Arab countries blast Israel's attack on Doha at UN Security Council – September 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The UN security council will meet tomorrow following a request from Poland after it accused Russia of violating its airspace with drones. To discuss this Agnieszka Pomaska is a Member of the Sejm in Poland - the national parliament.

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. Military correspondent Emanuel Fabian and diplomatic reporter Nava Freiberg join host Amanda Borschel-Dan for today's episode. Israeli officials quoted anonymously in several Hebrew-language news sites appear to cast increasing doubt on the success of a strike in Qatar targeting the leaders of the Hamas terror group’s politburo yesterday. According to some reports, the leadership had gathered in Doha to discuss a new US-sponsored hostage-ceasefire proposal aimed at ending the war in Gaza. At recording time, reports differ as to whether the attack was successful. Fabian takes us through the strike and we learn about Qatar's military prowess. Defense Minister Israel Katz appeared to reject criticism of the decision to go after Hamas figures in US-allied Qatar, reiterating Israel's stance that the Jewish state will not allow the group to find safe haven anywhere. At the same time, the UN Security Council will meet this afternoon to discuss the attack, among a ripple effect of condemnations from across the globe. Freiberg fills us in on US President Donald Trump's reaction, as well as the statements we're hearing from Gulf states and the greater globe. Fabian updates us on what is happening on the ground in Gaza as around 150,000 Palestinians are estimated by the military to have evacuated from Gaza City, including tens of thousands in the past day. And finally, we speak about freed Israeli-Russian hostage Elizabeth Tsurkov, who is expected to be flown to Israel today and will undergo the same process as hostages freed or rescued from Hamas captivity in Gaza, after she was released to the US embassy in Baghdad yesterday. Fabian reminds us of who Tsurkov is and the events of her capture in March 2023. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: Israeli officials said to doubt success of strike on Hamas leaders in Doha Israel strikes Hamas Qatar-based leadership, awaits result; Hamas claims attack failed Trump pans Israel for striking in Doha but says ‘eliminating Hamas’ is a ‘worthy goal’ Israeli-Russian graduate student Elizabeth Tsurkov freed from captivity in Iraq Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Podwaves. IMAGE: Damage is seen after an Israeli strike targeted a compound that hosted Hamas' political leadership in Doha, Qatar, September 10, 2025. (AP/Jon Gambrell)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In recent weeks the United Nations Security Council has met to discuss Israel's planned military expansion in Gaza, to reject the creation of a rival government in Sudan, and hear reports of conflicts in Yemen, Syria, and at the Thailand/Cambodia border. The Security Council is a powerful, yet controversial, organisation at the centre of the United Nations. They have an immense amount of power, but this power is concentrated in the hands of just 5 countries. Today I want to think about 2 questions. What exactly is the UN Security Council, and why does it have so much influence over international peace and security? In today's episode of Thinking in English, we're going to look at the history of the Security Council, how it works, and the difference between permanent and temporary members. We'll talk about its goals and powers, examine some of the criticisms it faces, and think about what the future might hold for one of the most powerful organisations in the world. Conversation Club - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TRANSCRIPT - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thinkinginenglish.blog/2025/09/08/352-what-is-the-united-nations-security-council-english-vocabulary-lesson/ AD Free Episode - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/thinkinginenglish⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Thinking in English Bonus Podcast -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/collection/869866⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube Channel -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thinkinginenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INSTAGRAM - thinkinginenglishpodcast (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thinkinginenglishpodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Borough by Blue Dot Sessions Contact ⁠⁠advertising@airwavemedia.com⁠⁠ to advertise on Thinking in English. Thinking in English is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Airwave Media podcast network.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dinkar P. Srivastava joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1978. He has served in Karachi in the early 90s. Also served in the Middle East, Washington, Brussels and Tehran.In 1993-94, as Director (UNP), he was part of successful Indian lobbying efforts against four Pakistani attempts to have resolutions on J&K adopted in UN General Assembly and UN Commission on Human Rights. He was involved in the drafting of National Human Rights Commission statute. As Joint Secretary (UNP), he participated in Indian lobbying efforts to contain the diplomatic fallout of the Pokhran II nuclear tests and prevent the internationalization of the J&K issue during the Kargil war (1999).He dealt with Indian candidature for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, UN Peace-keeping and Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism. He was a member of the Indian delegations to the World Conference on Human Rights in 1993, and the International Court of Justice in the case of Aerial Incident of 1999 (Pakistan v. India). In 2011-15, as Indian Ambassador to Iran, he negotiated the MOU for Indian participation in Chabahar Port.His book 'Forgotten Kashmir: The Other Side of the Line of Control' examines the evolution of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) over the past seven decades. His latest book 'Pakistan: Ideologies, Strategies, Interests' examines the ideology of Pakistan

Day 1,283.Today, we continue reporting on the attack on Kyiv, which Zelensky called “a strike by Russia against President Trump”, and we hear about the work the State Emergency Services have been doing on the ground. We discuss how Russia may be flying surveillance drones over Germany, gathering intelligence for potential sabotage campaigns, and how India's imports of Russian oil may increase in September despite US sanctions. Later, we hear about the food industry in Ukraine and its role in the war. Contributors:Adélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjz on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Ed Matthews (Fire Aid and Brave Minds) and author Felicity Spector Content Referenced:International Institute for Strategic Studies paper: The Scale of Russian Sabotage Operations Against Europe's Critical Infrastructurehttps://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2025/08/the-scale-of-russian--sabotage-operations--against-europes-critical--infrastructure/Latika's fundraiser for Ukrainian Actionhttps://www.justgiving.com/page/latikambourke-ukrainian-action?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CLStick your sanctions where the sun doesn't shine, Ukraine drone chief tells Hungaryhttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/08/28/ukraine-drone-chief-hungary-sanctions-russia-ol-pipeline/Deadlines, delusions, and ballistic missiles: Trump's theater of peace talks with Putinhttps://kyivindependent.com/as-ukraine-endures-new-attacks-western-leaders-pursue-peace-talks-with-little-hope-of-progress/?mc_cid=3857e94bad&mc_eid=4a5b852913Fire Aidwww.fire-aid.orgBrave Minds Ukrainewww.bravemindsua.comhttps://tinyurl.com/winhelmetBread and Warhttps://tinyurl.com/breadwarSIGN UP TO THE NEW ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:https://secure.telegraph.co.uk/customer/secure/newsletter/ukraine/ Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.Subscribe: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clotilde Bigot, Freelance Journalist based in Beirut, outlines the reaction in Lebanon to the pending end of the UNIFIL mission in the country.

In a rare moment of almost total unity, 14 of the 15 UN Security Council members have declared the famine in Gaza a man-made crisis, with only the United States refusing to sign on to the joint statement. Plus, triple murderer Sef Gonzales has just had a major win in court, being allowed to appeal his three life sentences for killing his parents and sister more than 20 years ago. Listen: The Gonzales Family Murders And in headlines today, a manhunt for accused police killer Desi Freeman enters its fourth day; Australian leaders hit out at planned anti-immigration demonstrations planned for the weekend; Matt Wright might soon learn his fate, with the jury in the reality TV star's Supreme Court trial to resume deliberations; Influencer Emily Kiser has spoken for the first time about losing her three-year-old son Trigg in a drowning accident.THE END BITS Our new podcast Watch Party is out now, listen to our deep-dive into The Thursday Murder Club movie on Apple or Spotify. Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy & Ailish Delaney Audio Producer: Lu Hill Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UN Security Council is expected this afternoon to bring down the curtain on its peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon in which 30,000 Irish troops have served, with 47 having lost their life. We're joined by Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Simon Harris.

All members of the UN Security Council -- apart from the United States -- have released a statement saying the famine in Gaza is man-made. They've urged Israel to lift all restrictions on aid immediately. Also: President Trump discusses post war plans for the Palestinian territory, as his Secretary of State meets the Israeli foreign minister; the killing of two children at a school church service in the US is being investigated as an act of domestic terrorism.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

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Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Political map of Israel-Palestine by Zamand Karim Congressmember Lateefah Simon tells Pacifica about use of military in cities; UN Security Council members – except US – sign statement recognizing man-made famine in Gaza; Jewish Voices for Peace floods the offices of Senators Padilla, Schiff demanding end to famine and genocide in Gaza; Largest Muslim civil rights group calls UC Berkeley hostile to Palestinian rights, anti-war activists; Grand Jury refuses to indict man for assault by throwing sandwich at Customs & Border Patrol agent; Alligator Alcatraz likely to be empty in days, after holding as many as 1,000 detainees earlier; FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines, but puts new restrictions on who can get them   The post UN Security Council members – except US – sign statement recognizing famine in Gaza; Jewish Voices for Peace floods Senators Padilla, Schiff offices demanding end to genocide in Gaza – August 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The UN Security Council is to meet on Sunday to discuss the Israeli government's decision to expand its war against Hamas by taking control of Gaza City. The announcement follows widespread condemnation of the Israeli plan. The UN Secretary General's chief spokesman described it as a "dangerous escalation". Saudi Arabia has said it "categorically condemns" Israel's announcement while Turkey has called for global pressure to prevent the plan from going ahead. Also: President Trump and the Russian leader Vladimir Putin to meet in Alaska next Friday for Ukraine war talks; and the Nasa astronaut Jim Lovell, who guided Apollo 13 safely back to Earth, dies aged 97.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk